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Ah, yes, I forgot to mention that one golden place where big words are so lovely: Dialogue. That is the place, the place, where I indulge.

Two reasons: One, it's a joke. Two, some people believe that using a bigger word makes it better. That is undoubtedly a mistaken viewpoint. Simply put, there is not best kind of word: there is, however, a right word. That right word does not need to be long or short, simply, "right". It's ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you Chapters 5 and 6: Apologies, but this thing messes up my paragraphing. Chapter Four: Across the divide… Hargrada told me to leave no survivors unless they alert the Nassians to our activities. Well, I’ll just have to tell him that two got away. I sent horsemen after...

One thing is for sure: Never use a BIG word when a diminuative one will do... Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. One thing that helps with writing (I've conversed with several good writers on this and they've confirmed) is songwriting. It helps you to choose and place your words carefully. Another: ...

OK than. Sir Kohran, i'm sorry for the text, and that's why i asked. It wasnt in a bitter way, just in a "if it's too much text to read and it's not worth the trouble I won't inconveniance anyone anymore" kind of way. :wink: I just don't want to take up valuable server space with something...

OK, well, I do hate to double post, but oh well. I guess this is just to say that if anyone actually wants to see more of this, do post. If there's nothing by the weekend's finish, I think I'll just leave it...

Thing is, all writing is based of preferance. You simply, as a writer, pick and choose which preferances you like, and use them. That's how you develop style...you look through others' opinions and writings, and choose what you like. Also, although some are preferances, if you are well-read, you can...

An easy way to do this whole history thing is to simply plan out your story. Make a chapter/topical outline, and that way you can plan out how your "history" will be incorperated. Often it's better to hear the history from a charactor's lips, or it comes across better that way. Of course, ...

Geneally speaking, the reason i havent posted any stories before is that i do like to finish them before i post. After all, everyone hates an unfinished story...

Somehow, i see this is turning into a guide more for writers who are already writing than for beginners. Oh well. Following in that vein, i'll post some other random "jewel" (if it can be called such): Allow your reader to fill in the blanks. Occasionally, and most often, it's best to trus...

Aye, it's all in what style you prefer. My compliments, Imdol. You're a rather good writer for your age. It's refreshing.

Another random tip:
Try to describe something the characters are doing to show their emotions, rather than just saying it. Such as saying "He started tapping the table" rather than saying "He looked nervous", or some such thing. It generally helps your story seem more real...

Flames will crash and BURN!!! Hi Ho Cunnucks!

The thing about swears is that in general, most people in the world do. Therefore, for a story to be realistic, you someitmes have to get down and dirty, so to speak...

I look at it like this: If you can take a story and wrap it up nicely in a short format, than you're a good writer. Also, like Mahedros said, it's easier to get discouraged and stop when with a long story. The t hing to avoid with long stories though is to not make extra stuff just to make it longer...